Border Patrol Agent - Federal Benefits & Incentives

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Scobey (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a premier federal law enforcement team.

The BPA role offers competitive base pay, robust benefits, and clear career progression across GL/GS grades, with potential recruitment incentives and prioritization options for selected duty locations. Typical duties include screening travelers, inspecting documents, patrolling borders and coastal areas, and using surveillance tools.

Qualifications

• One year of general work experience demonstrating ability to take charge, make sound decisions, and maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Bachelor's degree or successful completion of a full four-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor’s degree.
• A combination of general work experience AND college education, as evaluated via resume/transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Detect and question people suspected of immigration or customs violations and inspect documents to determine citizenship or violations.
• Prevent and apprehend undocumented noncitizens and smugglers near borders using surveillance and night-vision equipment.
• Interpret tracks, marks, and evidence of illegal entry and conduct checks on farms, buildings, traffic, and city areas.
• Patrol international boundaries and waterways using a range of government assets to fulfill agency missions.

Skills

General decision making under stress

Questioning and observation

Education

Bachelor's degree or full 4-year course

Education substitution or waiver

Combination of Experience and Education

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking Border Patrol Agents to join a premier federal law enforcement team.

The BPA role offers competitive base pay, robust benefits, and clear career progression across GL/GS grades, with potential recruitment incentives and prioritization options for selected duty locations. Typical duties include screening travelers, inspecting documents, patrolling borders and coastal areas, and using surveillance tools.